Col. Jacques Baud: The World Is Entering a Lawless Era

Colonel Jacques Baud, an EU resident, has been sanctioned by the EU as a 'foreign policy measure,' a unique application that deprives him of access to his bank accounts, preventing him from buying food or paying bills. These sanctions were applied without trial, specific legal breaches, or an opportunity to defend himself, based on vague accusations like 'propaganda' or being on 'pro-Russian websites,' which are not legally defined offenses. This highlights a fundamental weakness and arbitrary nature in EU decision-making.

Baud describes his case as unique because he lives within the EU and is subjected to foreign policy measures. He states he cannot access bank accounts, buy food, or pay bills since December 15, living off neighbors' solidarity. He emphasizes no trial, no breached law, no open accusation, and no defense opportunity. He notes German government representatives admitted approving sanctions without full knowledge. He theorizes France targeted another citizen, making him 'collateral damage.'

The world has transitioned from an international system governed by established laws to one based on arbitrary 'rules' defined by powerful actors, primarily the US. This shift means decisions are no longer anchored in verifiable legal articles but in subjective perceptions of 'legitimacy,' allowing for arbitrary actions and fabricated cases against perceived adversaries.

Baud states, 'We have shifted from the international lawbased order to the international rulesbased order.' He explains that rules are defined by 'whoever,' in this case, the US, which uses its power and clandestine assets. He contrasts 'legality' (following defined laws) with 'legitimacy' (perception of legality), arguing that the latter is undefined and easily manipulated to suit policy.

The US attempt to 'kidnap' Venezuelan President Maduro and fabricate charges against him (e.g., the 'cartel of the suns,' later admitted not to exist) serves as a clear example of the 'rules-based order.' Such actions disregard international law and rely on arbitrary justifications to impose will, demonstrating a policy of coercion over diplomacy.

The host mentions the Trump administration's decision to 'kidnap' President Maduro. Baud confirms the US 'tried to fabricate literally a case against Venezuela.' He points out that charges like the 'cartel of the suns' were dropped after Maduro's trial, with the US admitting the cartel never existed, proving the case was 'fabricated from A to Z.'

The EU's decision-making process is characterized by a lack of thorough analysis, superficial understanding, and an inability to foresee mid- to long-term consequences, akin to 'teenager decision-making.' This strategic deficiency leads the EU to prioritize weakening rivals (like Russia) rather than focusing on its own development and competitive improvement.

Baud criticizes the 'fundamental weakness of decision making within the EU,' calling it 'incompetent' and 'immature.' He states decisions are based on 'superficial perception' rather than 'thorough analysis,' and leaders 'don't even measure the consequence of the decisions.' He explicitly calls it 'the hallmark of teenager decision making.' He notes the EU 'pay more attention to weaken Russia than to develop Europe.'

While the US and EU adopt a strategy of 'keeping others down' through coercion and sanctions, China focuses on self-improvement through innovation, engineering, and scientific output. This difference in competitive philosophy—building oneself up versus tearing others down—is allowing China to gain a significant edge in emerging technologies and industrial processes.

Baud argues the US is 'no longer able to compete' through innovation and instead 'try to impose their will to others.' He contrasts this with China, which has 'understood the idea that they need to be better,' being 'more creative, more innovative.' He cites China's high number of patents, engineers, scientific papers, and advanced industrial processes like 'dark factories' using AI, demonstrating their competitive advantage.